Method for operating a computer input device and keyboard

A method for operating a desktop computer having a processor, a keyboard with a convexly curved outer edge, and first and second input devices removably attached to the keyboard, the method comprising:

• detaching the first and second input devices from the keyboard;
• activating a first input button of the first input device to transmit a first signal to the processor;
• activating a second input button of the second input device to transmit a second input signal to the processor;
• and
• removably attaching the first and second input devices to the keyboard such that convexly curved outer edges of the input devices are generally flush with the convexly curved outer edge of the keyboard.

A method for operating a desktop computer having a processor, a keyboard coupled to the processor and having first and second opposite ends, at least two input devices removably attached to the keyboard including one input device removably attached to the keyboard toward the first end thereof and another input device removably attached to the keyboard toward the second end thereof, the method comprising:

• detaching the one input device from the first end of the keyboard;
• activating a first input button of the one input device to transmit a first signal to the processor by wrapping a first finger around a convexly curved portion of an engaging surface of the first input button, engaging sides of the first finger with a concavely curved portion of the engaging surface, and engaging the end of a tip of the first finger with a rounded end portion of the engaging surface;
• detaching the other input device from the second end of the keyboard;
• and
• activating a second input button of the other input device to transmit a second signal to the processor by wrapping a second finger around a convexly curved portion of an engaging surface of the second input button, engaging sides of the second finger with a concavely curved portion of the engaging surface, and engaging the end of a tip of the second finger with a rounded end portion of the engaging surface.

A method for operating a desktop computer having a processor, a keyboard coupled to the processor and having first and second opposite ends, at least two input devices removably attached to the keyboard including one input device removably attached to the keyboard toward the first end thereof and another input device removably attached to the keyboard toward the second end thereof, the method comprising:

• detaching the one input device from the keyboard;
• activating a first input button of the one input device to transmit a first signal to the processor by engaging a lower surface of a human finger with a concave lower surface of the first input button and engaging a side surface of the human finger with a concave side surface of the first input button;
• detaching the other input device from the keyboard;
• and
• activating a second input button of the other input device to transmit a second signal to the processor.